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Armchairs For Sale
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Brno Armchair with Chrome Frame, Knoll Style A Midcentury Masterpiece
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Knoll Brno armchair was designed by Meis van der Rohe in 1930 and is celebrated for its lean profile, clean lines and meticulous attention to detail. These chair are a faithful homag...
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Late 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Chrome

Armchair in Velvet Molteni&C by Gio Ponti D.154.2 - made in Italy
Located in New York, NY
D.154.2 Lovechair in Velvet by Gio Ponti. Expert-crafted in Italy exclusively by Molteni&C. The mid-century D.154.2 lovechair features a shell-like structure inspired by renowned It...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Velvet

German Mid Century Green Velvet Club Armchair, Germany, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
Springy, very comfortable and stabile polish club seat. Produced in the 1960s at the Karl Lindner factory in Germany. The whole armchair is covered with high-quality velour. The armc...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Velvet, Beech

6 Post-Modern Arrben Italy 'Canasta' Armchairs Leather Enameled Tubular Steel
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Post-Modern set of six (6) 'Canasta' armchairs by Arrben of Italy, in stitched thick saddle-leather mounted on enameled tubular steel frames. N...
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1980s Italian Post-Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

Armchair "la mama" by Gaetano Pesce for B&b Italia
Located in PARIS, FR
In the early 1960s, the chemist Bayer developed a polyurethane foam with a new resin, allowing the creation of various and simple shapes. In the middle of the decade, the Italian des...
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Early 2000s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pierre Paulin Mushroom armchair
Located in PARIS, FR
Armchair model "Mushroom" by designer Pierre Paulin, edited by Artifort, from the 1960s. This iconic chair is covered in its original green Kvadrat fabric, 50th-anniversary edition. ...
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Mid-20th Century French Armchairs

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Textile

Arupemba Armchair
Located in Campina Grande, Paraiba
The design crosses timeline and rescues ancestry, clippings of history and emotional ties. From the indigenous cuisine of Brazil Cologne to nowadays, the “arupemba” – strainer made of carnaúba or buriti straw – lends its aesthetics and name to the swing chair idealized by the designer from Mato Grosso Sérgio Matos. The simplicity of the circular artifact used by natives to sift corn and cassava flour is extolled by the symbolic value and flavor of the memory that puts the June festival traditions from Northeast. The flexibility of vegetal fiber gives way to the rigidity of forged steel, typical of the ancient gates...
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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

Set of 8 Mies Van Der Rohe for Knoll Flat Bar Brno Armchairs
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
Eight Ludwig Mies van der Rohe flatbar Brno armchairs for Knoll in stainless steel with original Cavalier for Knoll (K215/12) royal blue cloth upholstery in excellent condition.
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Stainless Steel

KGBL Armstrong Armchair
By KGBL
Located in New York, NY
The architectural rigor of the Armstrong Armchair's mechanically fastened, metal frame forms a striking juxtaposition to the generously proportioned, down-filled seat and back cushio...
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2010s Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Pierre Paulin for Artifort Green F560 Mushroom Chair
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Pierre Paulin in 1960 in collaboration with Artifort, the Mushroom chair, also known as the F560, is part of the permanent collection of the Museum of Modern Art, making it a true design icon. Inspired by women’s swimming...
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1960s Dutch Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Shiro Kuramata Sofa With Arms in Chromed Tubular Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An homage to the masters of early 20th century modernism, the sofa with arms armchair by Shiro Kuramata has a structure made of chromed tubular metal, p...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Chrome

Alberto Orlandi Savonarola Chair
Located in Charleston, SC
Alberto Orlandi occasional chair. , Italian Renaissance-revival Savonarola chair with sculptural polished metal and solid brass decorative details. New webbing and foam has been adde...
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1980s Italian Renaissance Revival Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Modern Green Velvet Armchair Cactus Shape with Gold Swivel Base
Located in Porto, PT
Ajui Armchair II is a conceptual piece. It’s an accent chair that combines an artsy interpretation of a cactus with the comfort expected from a luxury armchair. This modern armchair ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Brass

Smile Adjustable Rotating Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Smile chair by De Sede. With its new, patented adjustment mechanism, Smile offers comfort that stands out from the rest and can be stopped at any angle...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchairs In Style of Zanuso 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Pair of 2 Mid Century Italian Armchairs, crafted in the style of Zanuso, exude timeless elegance. Their distinct design features fully brass legs that add a touch of luxury. Rece...
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1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Brass

De Sede International Steel Tube Armchair by Hans Eichenberger
Located in Brooklyn, NY
HE-113/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Upholstery: SEDEX upholstery with wadding cushion. Strap cover in core leather black. Frame: Chrome-plated steel tube frame. Bl...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Customizable Tacchini Lagoa Armchair Designed by Zanini De Zanine
Located in New York, NY
Zanini de Zanine, the famous Brazilian designer, son of architect and designer José Zanine Caldas, creates an absolutely original model, conceived exclusively for Tacchini: Lagoa. It...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Leather, Fabric

Giovanni Offredi, Saporiti, Leather Armchair 1970s, 1980s Vintage, Italy
Located in Paris, FR
Rare leather lounge chair, Saporiti by Giovanni Offredi. . 1970s. . Superb patina. . Dimensions : Length : 180cm Width : 80cm Height : 68cm . The previous owner is 1m90 tall, this lounge chair will accommodate people of all sizes ??. . Giovanni Offerdi ITALIAN, 1927-2007 About his mid-century modern furniture designs, which marry minimalist simplicity with elegance and symmetry, Italian designer Giovanni Offredi once said, "Beauty should not be confused with appearance, for the latter is the superficial part of the form". Born in Milan in 1927, Offredi was not trained as an architect, unlike many of his contemporaries in the first half of the 20th century. He also didn't start designing furniture until later in his career. Its first known pieces of furniture were commissioned by wealthy Milanese families in 1960. It was not until the late 1960s - when Mr. Offredi met Sergio Saporiti, owner of Italian furniture manufacturer and design store Saporiti - that his furniture designs have become more prominent. In 1970, Offredi joined forces with Saporiti and produced several lines of innovative and modernist furniture. Among the most outstanding pieces by Offredi are the Wave chair, sofa and chaise longue, with its soft curves, the Onda coffee...
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1970s Italian Vintage Armchairs

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Metal

Krefeld Lounge Chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stamped midcentury armchair by Knoll. Designed in 1927, the Krefeld chair features the pure composition featured in all of of Mies van der Rohe’s work. T...
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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Carlo Chair in Chartreuse by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Chair in Chartreuse by Ceren Arslan 2023 Upholstered Suede W 33" x L 31.5" x H 31" Item available for immediate delivery. Lead time for this item is 4-6 weeks. Please conta...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Acrylic

DS-2011 Bauhaus Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Armchair DS-2011/01 by De Sede. Aesthetics and functionality in a harmonious combination. An impressive design with a solid steel construction and light upholstery. Casual cushions and visible seams complete the harmonious look. Details: Standard configuration: Runners black...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pair of Marco Zanuso Lady Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Milano, IT
A pair of iconic Marco Zanuso lady chairs, Italy. Features brass feeting and newly upholstered in a rich green velvet. This shape is extremely comfortable and visually appealing.
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19th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Armchairs

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Brass

David Linley “Chase” Armchair in Purple & Lime Velvet
Located in Barrowford, GB
This is a superb David Linley “Chase” Armchair, dressed in a luxurious, top-grade Italian-velvet pinstripe-fabric in Deep Purple with Lime Green contrast-piping. In a world of tem...
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2010s Armchairs

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Velvet

Carlo Chair in Purple by Exit Ceren, Represented by Tuleste Factory
Located in New York, NY
Carlo Chair in Purple by Ceren Arslan 2023 Upholstered Suede W 33" x L 31.5" x H 31" Item available for immediate delivery. Lead time for this item is 4-6 weeks. Please contact u...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Armchairs

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Suede, Acrylic

1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs, Pair in Lime Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Lime Green 1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Lime Green. Sourced direct in the Czech republic this is one of Smid...
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1950s Czech Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery, Beech

DS-2847 Children's Leather Armchair by De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Children's small armchair DS-2847 by De Sede. DS-2847, the small brother of DS-47, presents itself just as independently as its role model. The clear yet soft forms of this children’...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Filou Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Filou chair by De Sede. Filou's seat and footrest are fully crafted and can be stopped at any angle without any effort. A clever solution presents the upholstery from being undul...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Ignazio Gardella 'Digamma' Armchair in Emerald Green Lelièvre Fabric and Brass
Located in The Hague, NL
Designed by Ignazio Gardella in 1957, the Digamma lounge chair is a comfortable chair with roots in the late Italian modernist tradition. Its rational construction features two geometric sections - the rectangular upholstered back and seat - bound by a firm upholstered frame. The black metallic legs are finished off with Gardella's iconic brass 'duck' feet. The armchair has a three-position reclining backrest offering additional comfort and adjustability. This chair is a custom version realized by Santa & Cole for Kabinet Hubert, upholstered and sewn by hand in an emerald green Lelièvre fabric. This soft and dense fabric is a delicate combination of chenille and bouclé yarns. Ignazio Gardella was a member of the so-called third generation of the Modern Movement. He is considered one of the greatest exponents of Italian Rationalism, although he followed its principles in a much more personal way, searching to overcome its limitations. In 1957, he created the Digamma armchair...
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2010s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal, Brass

De Sede Leather Armchair by Stephan Hürlemann
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-77/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Steel legs, matte dark nickel coating. Standard seat and back heights. Neck support in brushed stainless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Bauhaus Gabo Adjustable Cantilever Leather Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Gabo chair by de Sede. Gabo is multi-faceted. Take the cantilever chair, sleek and stylish with its classic round-tube profile, or the elegant square-tube frame chair. Both combi...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Green PK8 Armchair, Seat-Lamp Hybrid, Handmade Metal Structure by Paulo Kobylka
Located in Londrina, Paraná
The idea of PK8 armchair came during a renovation project of a clinic. The project had as premise to transform the environment with just a few interventions, with the purpose of red...
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2010s Brazilian Post-Modern Armchairs

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Steel

Sesam Adjustable Reclining Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Sesam armchair by De Sede. The ultimate in comfort. A simple adjustment - that can even be made while seated - swivels out the footrest and reclines the ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

De Sede Fixed Leather Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-110/101 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Thread color according to the color of the body. For further versions, please inquire. If not specified...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Cleo Adjustable Reclining Leather Easy Lounge Chair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Cleo chair by De Sede. Slim and self-assured in every setting – the Cleo easy-chair is made for relaxing. Its striking modern lines transform it into a contemporary sculpture tha...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

De Sede Craft Fabric Armchair by Gordon Guillaumier
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-49/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Back cushion and cushion in leather. Legs polished aluminium. If not specified otherwise, the standard c...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Pavo Adjustable Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pavo chair by De Sede. The all-purpose armchair. Pavo has many facets, whether as an elegant side armchair or as a comfortable relaxing armchair with remarkable functions. Pavo o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

De Sede Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical Details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matt nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation function. If not specified otherwise, t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Pli Dual Rotation Multi-Functional Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Pli chair by De Sede. A miracle of rotation. The chair Pli consists of two armchair parts, each rotating about its own axis. Thanks to the option of Dual rotation the armchair can fulfill a variety of functions and surprises the person seated with unimagined flexibility. Depending on how the two chair parts are rotated relative to one another, the armchair can be used with an armrest, a footrest or an intelligent shelf. The needs and demands of the person seated are virtually limitless. Designer Stefan Heiliger’s basic IDEA was to create a functional armchair that can be operated differently. Previous functional armchairs had a footrest that could be pulled up or an armrest that could be folded up individually. Pli can do without all this. This smart swivel armchair revolutionarily fulfills the arm- or footrest functions with the correct pivot point. The design of the dynamic seating object looks stately. This is how Pli lends a tasteful touch of extravagance to the commercial and residential settings alike. Details: Standard configuration: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Upholstery and assembly: Seat, back and footrest: supporting metal structure, high bulk density molded foam. Seat and back with comfort upholstery, back with integrated lumbar support. Seat comfort: Ergonomically designed seat with soft upholstery. Function: Footrest and armchair can be rotated 360° independently of one another. Substructure: Round base and column coated in matte black with a fine texture. Pearl-gloss chrome-plated or coated in different color on request for a surcharge. Double-shell steel structure with closed round base. Synthetic slide-on glides also supplied. Note: The seat and back are loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Shelby Adjustable Swivel Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Shelby chair by De Sede. Built for blissful relaxation, this easy chair takes its name from its constructional design: a hard shell containing a soft and cosy core with convenien...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

De Sede Wide Leather Folds Armchair by Alfredo Häberli
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-373/12 wide armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard Configuration: Legs steel, matte nickel bronze-coated. Chair without rotation func...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs Pair in Lime Green
Located in Hook, Hampshire
1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Lime Green 1950s Jaroslav Smidek Original Armchairs – Pair In Lime Green. Sourced direct in the Czech republic this is one of Smid...
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1950s Czech Vintage Armchairs

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Upholstery

20th Century Guarnacci, Padovano and Vagnoni for 1P Attr. Pair of Armchairs, 70s
Located in Turin, Turin
1P - INDUSTRIA CHIMICA PER L'ARREDAMENTO is an italian manufacturer, active between 1967 and 1986, based in Florence. Thanks to the collaboration with several italian designer (such as Emilio Guarnacci, Felix Padovano...
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1970s Italian Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Fabric, Plastic

Ronan & Erwan Bouroullec Quilt Armchair for Established & Sons
Located in London, GB
The Bouroullec’s iconic Quilt series of feature seating comes in a selection of bright, springy, high-tech stretch fabrics that give a room an intense hit of colour. For a calmer fir...
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21st Century and Contemporary Modern Armchairs

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Foam

Rex Posture Support Leather Armchair by FSM
Located in Brooklyn, NY
FSM Rex chair by De Sede. The armchair Rex revolutionizes the act of sitting. Like the De Sede model DS-343, the armchair Rex is based on a patented seat study developed over the last two decades by seat expert and physical therapist Bart Van der Heyden. Rex is an armchair that moves with the movements of the person seated. Changes in posture are not just permitted but even encouraged. The armchair presents itself in a novel architecture. The seat shell does not stop at the backrest as usual but extends to pelvis height instead. This is not only a stylish design element but the elementary basis for this sitting revolution. With the extended seat shell, the person seated assumes a different posture when leaning back: if you lean backwards, only the upper part of the backrest moves backwards. Following the movements of the body, this provides gentle support to the spine and the chest opens automatically. The person seated immediately feels a more open posture, which is accompanied by a freedom of sitting. Details: Standard configuration: Substructure coated in silk-grey. Mechanism resistance low. Upholstery and assembly: SEDEX upholstery with SEDE-Lux padding. High-quality strap suspension. Seat, back and armrest with supporting metal structure and integrated gas pressure spring suspension. Thread color tone on tone. Function: Shifts in weight adapt the seat and backrest inclination to the respective sitting position. This prevents the typical shearing forces. Armchair rotatable 360°. Headrest infinitely forward-adjustable. Mechanism resistance low or, on request, mechanism resistance strong (better for very large and/or heavy persons). Substructure: Coated in silk-grey or coated in black-grey on request. Available with coating in different color on request for a surcharge. High-gloss chrome-plated on request for a surcharge. Star base with glides for hard and soft floor coverings. Note: Lumbar support based on the latest ergonomic/medical knowledge. Loosely covered...
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Contemporary Armchair Offered in Velvet & Metal Base
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
this armchair is an elevated homage to the golden age of gentleman drivers. The piece’s flawless structure is deceivingly simple, yet undeniably striking. The detailed upholstery and...
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21st Century and Contemporary Portuguese Modern Armchairs

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Brass

1970s Metropolitan Furniture Corporation Green Velvet Lounge Chairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Late 1970's art scene describes these vintage club/lounge chairs by Jules Heumann for Metropolitan Furniture Corporation (Metro) based in San Francisco. Heumann was an incredible American Mid-Century furniture designer and responsible for elevating Metropolitan Furniture and designing the most iconic pieces they made. With his architectural background training and a keen interest and knowledge of the intricacies of manufacturing, Jules brings to his furniture designs a sense of scale and proportion which results in beauty and comfort. This gorgeous pair of Post-Modern chairs is ultra-comfortable and of the highest quality craftsmanship. These are very similar in style & design to Mario Bellini chairs for...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Velvet, Wood

Single Armchair by Carlo Hauner and Martin Eisler, Brazilian Midcentury, 1955
Located in New York, NY
This fabulous armchair was designed by Martin Eisler and manufactured by Forma S.A. Móveis e Objetos de Arte in 1955. The piece is composed of an iron structure with brass tips and t...
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1950s Brazilian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Iron

Colony Armchair in Black Legs, Walnut Structure, Upholstered Cushions, by Skrivo
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Colony armchair with metal base varnished is offered here in black, however, also available in white, silk grey, dusty grey, intense blue or bronze. Th...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Jasper Morrison Thinking Man's Chair in Varnished Metal for Cappellini
Located in New York, NY
An eloquent name for a product that invites contemplation. For the Thinking Man’s chair, Jasper Morrison envisioned a design in which all the eleme...
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21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Armchairs

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Metal

Locus Solus Green Armchair by Gae Aulenti
Located in Milan, IT
Reinterpreting her Sgarsul rocking chair in contemporary style, Gae Aulenti created the Locus Solus Armchair, whose tubular steel frame and bright...
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2010s Italian Armchairs

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Steel

Vectis Armchairs by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Vectis armchairs by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 86 x 86 x 65 cm Materials: Iron structure. Pine wood seat with plywood. Seat polyurethane 3542. Backrest cushions stuffed with 50% goo...
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2010s Spanish Modern Armchairs

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Fabric

Agora Petit Chair by Pepe Albargues
Located in Geneve, CH
Agora petit chair by Pepe Albargues Dimensions: 75 x 70 x 65 cm Available in different colors Inspired by the volumes of the upholstered furniture from the 1970s, Agora Petit is...
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2010s Spanish Post-Modern Armchairs

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Upholstery

Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Green Fabric, 1960
Located in Almelo, NL
Miroslav Navratil Easy Chairs in Original Fabric 1960. Lovely set of two easy chairs by Miroslav Navratil, manufactured in Czech by Cesky Nabytek circa 1960. These chairs have a b...
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Mid-20th Century Czech Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Fiberglass, Beech

Vintage Modern Pair of Knoll Warren Platner Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A set of beautiful mid-century modern wired steel chairs. The frame features wire rods that are perfectly bent to create the structure of a beautifully sculpted chair. A seat cushion...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Armchairs

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Steel

Marco Zanuso Lady Armchair by Cassina
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Armchair designed by Marco Zanuso in 1951, relaunched in 2015. Manufactured by Cassina in Italy. An icon of 1950s Italian design, the armchair-sofa lady stands out for its extrao...
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2010s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Metal

De Sede Leather Club Chair by Kurt Erni
Located in Brooklyn, NY
DS-2620/01 armchair by De Sede. Technical details: Standard configuration: Legs beechwood black-coated. If not specified otherwise, the standard configuration will be confirmed....
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21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Modern Armchairs

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Leather

Antique and Vintage Armchairs for Sale on 1stDibs

Armchairs have run the gamut from prestige to ease and everything in between, and everyone has an antique or vintage armchair that they love.

Long before industrial mass production democratized seating, armchairs conveyed status and power.

In ancient Egypt, the commoners took stools, while in early Greece, ceremonial chairs of carved marble were designated for nobility. But the high-backed early thrones of yore, elevated and ornate, were merely grandiose iterations of today’s armchairs.

Modern-day armchairs, built with functionality and comfort in mind, are now central to tasks throughout your home. Formal dining armchairs support your guests at a table for a cheery feast, a good drafting chair with a deep seat is parked in front of an easel where you create art and, elsewhere, an ergonomic wonder of sorts positions you at the desk for your 9 to 5.

When placed under just the right lamp where you can lounge comfortably, both elbows resting on the padded supports on each side of you, an upholstered armchair — or a rattan armchair for your light-suffused sunroom — can be the sanctuary where you’ll read for hours.

If you’re in the mood for company, your velvet chesterfield armchair is a place to relax and be part of the conversation that swirls around you. Maybe the dialogue is about the beloved Papa Bear chair, a mid-century modern masterpiece from Danish carpenter and furniture maker Hans Wegner, and the wingback’s strong association with the concept of cozying up by the fireplace, which we can trace back to its origins in 1600s-era England, when the seat’s distinctive arm protrusions protected the sitter from the heat of the period’s large fireplaces.

If the fireside armchair chat involves spirited comparisons, your companions will likely probe the merits of antique and vintage armchairs such as Queen Anne armchairs, Victorian armchairs or even Louis XVI armchairs, as well as the pros and cons of restoration versus conservation.

Everyone seems to have a favorite armchair and most people will be all too willing to talk about their beloved design. Whether that’s the unique Favela chair by Brazilian sibling furniture designers Fernando and Humberto Campana, who repurposed everyday objects to provocative effect; or Marcel Breuer’s futuristic tubular metal Wassily lounge chair; the functionality-first LC series from Charlotte Perriand, Le Corbusier and Pierre Jeanneret; or the Eames lounge chair of the mid-1950s created by Charles and Ray Eames, there is an iconic armchair for everyone and every purpose. Find yours on 1stDibs right now.

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